U.S.S. Pendragon
10708.18

“Breaking Barriers, pt. 2”
Directed by Coot

Starring:
 Cory as CO Yates-Luchena
 Keith as CEO Damien 
Jane as CIV Luchena
Kyle as CMO Newind
KJ as CSO Marina

Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis
 Jan as aCTO Tribble

Absent:
 John as XO Hei Ran
 Lynda as FCO Jet

Host Firghan says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Firghan says:
The Pendragon and the Delegation attended the welcoming ceremony on Catulla Prime. After several hours of boredom and speeches, things got down to the bare essentials. Attempting to match the customs of the Betazoid Delegation, the entire crowd shared more than anyone expected.

Host Firghan says:
After the embarrassment and shuffling off to darkened hallways, some sense of order was restored. The Prime Minister began showing her true nature and the Science departments revealed some of their secrets.

Host Firghan says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Breaking Barriers, Part II > > > > 

ACTION: The celebration dinner has begun. Most are gathered there, but some are still exploring the Catullan Science labs.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::chews::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::walks into the dinner hall looking stunning::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::Ashley makes her way into the reception area as others begin to eat. She stepped out for a moment to see if she could find the Away Team, but was unsuccessful::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
:: In the science lab, looking around at the experiments after checking in with the XO::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::running security drills::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::walking along with Jose - interested in some of it, but definitely not comprehending most of it.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::takes up another sporkful and brings it to his mouth::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She makes her way over to Tribble's side:: aCTO: Lieutenant, have you noticed anything out of the ordinary here?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::sitting off to the side watching the others at the dinner, her own food barely touched::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Other than the weird performance we witnessed earlier, No, Ma'am.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::scans the room looking for someone familiar::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::notices the CSO not eating and raises his spork to her::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She inclines her head:: aCTO: Keep an eye out, Lieutenant. I have an odd feeling that things are going to get a bit more complicated after a while.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::simply nods to the CIV and goes back to observing the others::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She decides to move over to the Science Chief. Ashley takes a seat down next to her:: CSO: Enjoying yourself, Ensign?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: Now where did that guy go now?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::puts his spork down and gets up from his chair::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::finds an empty seat and sits::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CO: Yes sir. 

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CEO: Well, I thought he went off that way, but for being a scientist, he sure is elusive. ::wonders just what kind of scientist that shady character is::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sees Jordan.  Picks up his plate and goes over to her::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She inclines her head toward her:: CSO: I have a small task for you. ::She lowers her voice:: CSO: It seems that when someone uses telepathy on the planet an odd after effect occurs. I would like for you to try and find out what may be causing this on the planet.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: I was told to look but not touch. I wanted to pick his brain. 

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Thraxis:  Is this seat taken?

Host Firghan says:
ACTION: As the meal is carrying on, various chattering is circling through the crowd as to why the Prime Minister has yet to arrive.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks up:: CIV:  No!  Please join me.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Should I go look for the Prime Minister?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::nods:: CO: Yes sir, I will see what I can find out.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sits::  Thraxis:  You're looking good.  How are you feeling?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods:: CEO: I can see why. ::would hate to be KFC'd by something he set off::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::smiles:: CIV:  Better.  And I owe you an apology, Ambassador.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CSO: Thank you, Ensign. Report to me as soon as you've found something. ::She looks toward the aCTO:: aCTO: That sounds like a plan, Lieutenant. Take Ensign Marina with you. ::She looks at the two and then motions for them to go on::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: Most of these are simulations. Except for ....::points:: that one.

Host Firghan says:
<Firghan> ::shuffles out from behind a panel::  CEO: Are you coming or not?  ::shuffles towards a room deeper into the chamber::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Thraxis:  I refuse to accept it until you address me properly.  ::grins::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: There he is. Lets go ::follows::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  Oh?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::eyes snap to Firghan:: CEO: Ah-hah. ::follows after::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Let's go take a look, Ensign Marina.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks concerned::  Thraxis:  It's Mikal.  Jordan.  Remember?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
aCTO: Yes sir. Lead the way. ::Rises from where she sits:: 

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::chuckles:: CIV:  I do remember ...

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Thraxis:  You don't owe me anything.  We're family, remember?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She stands up from the table and makes her way over to some of the Catullan People, trying to see if she can hear anything of interest::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: So what can you tell me about the experiments here?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks up and notices Ashley snooping around::

Host Firghan says:
ACTION: As the CO wanders, utterings of "Oh no, not again" can be overhead.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  I see we have a few new faces around here ... ::grins::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Shall we go where we saw her last?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Thraxis:  Yes.  I was hoping for a chance to speak to the new Exec but I don't see him anywhere.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
aCTO: That sounds like a plan.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::starts in that direction::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She turns and decides to ask one of the groups what the "Oh no, not again" was meant for:: Catullan Natives: Is something wrong?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::follows the aCTO::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::gets a mischievous look in her eye:: CIV:  So what's this new XO like?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::takes a bite of the food in front of her::

Host Firghan says:
<Firghan> CEO: It's a two-fold issue.... and I am glad you physician is here. ::motions towards a phone booth-sized contraption::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::shrugs:: Thraxis:  I have no idea.  I haven't had a chance to speak with him since he came aboard.  I had so much to learn for this new assignment.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::gives a small worried look at that last comment::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks at the contraption:: Firghan: What is it?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks at the CMO::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  Ambassador Luchena ... has a nice ring to it.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::arrives at the room where the PM was seen last::

Host Firghan says:
<Civies> CO: No, nothing wrong... just the usual.... things.... happening.... ::turns away::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Thraxis:  Hum... I suppose so.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  And what does that mean?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Thraxis:  That I don't care what I do as long as I'm doing it near Ashley.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She watches the group with interest:: Civilians: Seeing that this is a diplomatic exchange between both of our people, perhaps you wouldn't mind sharing what the usual things that are happening consist of?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::steps into the room behind the aCTO::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  I remember feeling like that when I first married Albaron .... ::smiles sadly::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::scans for life signs::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::watches Jordan::  Thraxis: I'm sorry.  I know I keep saying it, but I really am so very sorry.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::returns a glance to Jose, before looking at the device they were meant to look at - moves around to take a better look::

Host Firghan says:
<Firghan> CEO: It's our housing for the warp field generator. Inside is the mechanism that enables us to maintain the field for the extended time. However, there is a problem, if you would care to examine it more closely. ::steps aside and hands the CEO a scanner::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::shakes head:: CSO: Scans reveal nothing.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV: I've come to terms with the fact I'll never see him again ... but, as they say, life has to go on ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::takes the scanner and scans the phone booth thing:: Firghan: Why is it so small? ::confused::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: How about going through that doorway?  ::points::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::takes a step back, and allows Jose to do his job::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She watches the group of civilians with interest, deciding not to risk even trying to get an empathic reading on them. After all, she did not wish to be harmed on a mission as important as this::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
aCTO: Now what? ::looking around the room for anything and stops at the sight of the door and the aCTOs question:: 

Host Firghan says:
<Civies> CO: Um, er... well... you'll understand later.... I can't quite explain it all.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Thraxis:  He's still out there though.  The symbiont, and within it are his memories of you.  He'll never forget you.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
aCTO: Lead the way

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::watches Ashley::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
:: keeps one hand on holstered phaser and one hand scanning::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
Civilian: Could you try and give me some sort of idea? ::She asks them sincerely::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  And that's a comfort.  ::notices Mikal is looking at something:: CIV:  What's wrong?

Host Firghan says:
ACTION: As the CEO moves towards the contraption, Firghan shoves the CEO into it. The CEO disappears in a flash of light.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::grins::  Thraxis:  Nothing.  Just making sure she doesn't get herself into too much trouble.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Do you have a phaser?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
Outloud: What the hell? ::pulls a phaser on Firghan::

Host Firghan says:
<Civies> CO: The Prime Minister insisted on being first to try it. It was a problem after the tenth time she did it though.

Host Firghan says:
<Firghan> CMO: One moment. ::raises a hand, paying no attention to the phaser::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She raises an eyebrow:: Civilians: What does she want to try?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::taps the phaser at her waist:: aCTO: Yes sir.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::glares at Firghan:: Firghan: What just happened? Where's Jose?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  I think Ashley can take care of herself ... but it's sweet you want to protect her ...

Host Firghan says:
ACTION: The CEO reappears right next to where he was a minute ago and a second CEO steps out from the phone booth.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *aCTO/CSO*: Luchena to Lieutenant Tribble and Ensign Marina. What is your status?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Good.  You may want to keep your hand on it.  ::goes through the doorway::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks at himself:: Aloud: What the hell?!

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks in confusion:: Firghan: That's.. not a warp field is it?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::shovels another mouthful::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::has never been accused of being 'sweet' before::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::chuckles::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*CO*   Still searching, Ma'am.

Host Firghan says:
<Firghan> CMO/CEO: As you can see, a minor technical problem.

Host Firghan says:
<Firghan> ::nods to the CMO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: No kidding!

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
aCTO: Yes sir. ::her hand remaining on her phaser now::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*CO* The Prime Minister is not where we saw her last.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::disgruntled silence, before scanning both of the ... Jose's.::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
*aCTO*: Understood, Lieutenant. Perhaps your Tricorder can isolate her biosignature. If you can't find her in fifteen minutes, report back to the reception area.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*CO* Aye, Ma'am.

Host Firghan says:
<Civie> CO: She tried it and liked the results, thought it would make her better. Get more done. ::cuts herself off:: I'm sorry, I can't.  ::stands and leaves::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::walks briskly through the room, scanning away::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  So, what are they like?  The locals I mean.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::listens to the CO and the aCTO before following the aCTO through the room::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Thraxis:  I've really only spent time with the Prime Minister.  She's an interesting woman.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
Firghan: How many times have you tested this?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  Really?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  Do tell.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::nods::  Thraxis:  Very emotionally expressive.  A little bit childlike.  And very enthusiastic.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She shakes her head and decides to make her way over to Mikal and Jordan:: CIV/Jordan: It looks like you two are having a nice chat. ::She smiles:: CIV/Jordan: Do you mind if I interrupt for one moment?

Host Cootles says:
<CEO2> CEO/CMO: This ain't right. ::studies his hands after looking at them both::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: You'd sure as hell better be able to fix this!

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks up::  CO:  Yes Love?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Captain ...

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She smirks a bit at Jordan:: Jordan: There isn't a need to call me Captain, Jordan. At least, not unless I am in front of delegates or something.

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CEO: Wait for it.....

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: I am picking up her biosign.  ::moves briskly:: This way, Ensign.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: Have you heard about the Prime Minister trying to experiment on something to get more work done? ::She asks curiously:: CIV: Other Catullans seem to be discussing this...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: Wait for what? CMO: Scan both of....me

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  No.  Nothing like that.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::nods and follows after the aCTO walking quickly to keep up::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::asks again, getting the feeling that Firghan discounts Brian's presence:: Firghan: How many times have you tested this? CEO: Already.. did.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::tries to ~~~sense~~~ the PM::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO: So they're keeping secrets?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: Is the other one an exact duplicate?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::enters a room and sees the Prime Minister's body lying on a table.  Sees a few other bodies.  CSO: We appear to be in a morgue.

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CMO: We have tested this several hundred times on several hundred of the population.... and they all end up out of sync... they exist momentarily, then..... ::motions towards the machine::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She takes in a breath:: CIV: Would you mind trying to use your 'leverage' to see what they are talking about? ::She nods toward Jordan:: CIV/Jordan: That is what it looks like to me.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The second CEO wavers and then phases out of sight.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::looks around as they enter the room and sees the body of the Prime Minister:: aCTO: It appears that way doesn't it?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  That's weird.  I can't even sense her.  After all that time and all that emotion spent.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::scans the PM carefully to see any sign of the cause of death.   ::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CEO: Yeah.. ::wonders about Firghan's 'testing' now as he watches the other CEO::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  What can I do to help?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
Firghan: Any idea where they go?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::stands and looks for some of the other delegates::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: Do NOT do that to me again.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
Jordan: Walk around and see if you can hear anything else. Perhaps between you and I we can piece a few more things together.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::puts his phaser away now, satisfied that the man wasn't trying to perform any harm::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  That's weird.  I can't even sense her.  After all that time and all that emotion spent.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Any idea on the cause of death?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She raises an eyebrow:: CIV: And Lieutenant Tribble and Ensign Marina haven't been able to locate her. ::She taps her Combadge:: *aCTO*: Luchena to Tribble. Have you had any luck, Lieutenant?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::nods to the CO:: CIV/CO:  If you will excuse me ... I have to mingle ... ::gets up from the table and begins walking around the crowd::

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CEO: It was just a thought... It would have taken too long to explain otherwise.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Just a minute.  There's something wrong here.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::scans the body and shakes her head:: aCTO: I have no idea. 

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::waits by the CO::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::turns towards the aCTO:: aCTO: what?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*CO* It depends on your definition of death.   We found her..... her body, that is.  She's dead, Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: I don't give a damn! You will NOT try this on me or anyone else from the Pendragon, is that clear? And what does this have to do with the new warp drive you've created?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
Firghan: Any idea where they go? ::fully curious now::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::eyes widen::  Self:  Oh sh....

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CMO: As far as we can tell, time folds on itself and allows us to exist twice in the same plane. However, the more repetitions you experience, the worse the, um... "copy" comes out.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::Her facial expression suddenly changes:: *aCTO*: What do you mean dead, Lieutenant? Can you determine her cause of death? ::She motions for Mikal to follow her:: Jordan: Will you be fine here Jordan?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::folds arms in a doctorly way:: Firghan: Continue, please.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:  
  *CO*  ::gulps hard::  Her heart, Ma'am is out of sync with the rest of her body.  There is some indication that she may be a clone.

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CEO: I figured with the terran physiology.... Oh, get over it... as a scientist you would have done the same to me....  ::shuffles away to the console::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::smiles as she knows she is drawing attention::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*CO* You might have the Dr. check for other clones.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
*aCTO*: A clone? Understood. Ambassador Luchena will head for your location in one minute. ::She notes that Jordan is off mingling, which she wanted to happen::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::follows after, waiting for an explanation::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: No I wouldn't. I would never be that morally bankrupt.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: In the reception area, the Prime Minister enters to the sound of fanfare and much applause.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *CMO*: Captain Luchena to... ::She pauses as the Prime Minister enters:: Self: What the...

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::listens to the aCTO and CO::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::stops and looks as the applause starts::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::turns to see the PM::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::receives half a comm:: *CO*: Ma'am?

Host Cootles says:
<PM> ::waves and smiles to the crowd, approaching the Delegation::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Want to say anything to the Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
*aCTO*: It looks like you may be correct, Lieutenant. It seems the Prime Minister has just entered the reception area. ::She looks toward Mikal:: CIV: I suppose we should pay her a visit, Mikal.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  Indeed.  ::heads towards the delegation::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
aCTO: I think you've said it all sir. ::she had nothing to add::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*CO* The Prime Minister entered..... entered..... No, Ma'am, she's here .... dead.... but apparently not her clone.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
*CSO*: Ensign Marina, perform detailed scans and attempt to discover if that Prime Minister is indeed real or a fake. I want a report as soon as possible. Contact medical if you need assistance. ::She follows Mikal:: *aCTO*: We will get to the bottom of this. Work with Ensign Marina and contact me when you know for certain.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::gives a worried look to Jose:: *CO*: Ma'am? Come in, please.

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> ::dismissingly waves his hand at the CEO and then steps into the phone booth::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*CO* Aye, Ma'am.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Firghan is gone.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
*CMO*: I'm a bit busy at the moment Doctor. Standby. ::She whispers:: CIV: I assume this is what the civilians were discussing.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: These people are crazy

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::talks quietly::  CO:  For all we know cloning is how this species reproduces.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CEO: Jose... I feel like I've stepped into the twilight zone. *CO*: Aye, ma'am. I received half a comm from you and was worried. Newind out.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Well, let me know if you figure out anything.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: That could very well be. But do they clone adults to adults or adults to children... If adults to adults, they would have a rather short lifespan..

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::approaches the Prime Minister and bows::  PM:  Madam.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::continues mingling ... listening with all her senses::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
~~~CO:  Even a clone needs time to grow.~~~

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
*CO* Yes sir

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She gives Mikal a look that could kill:: CIV: None of that, Mikal. ::She whispers::

Host Cootles says:
<PM> CIV: Ambassador.  ::lovingly grasps his hand and appears far more put together than their last encounter::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CEO: What did you experience inside there? Did you come upon something else, or was it just in and out?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Firgahn reappears right back where he started.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She watches the exchange between Mikal and the Prime Minister. Ashley decides to hang back and let Mikal do what he does best::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::holds her hand::  PM:  It's lovely to see you again.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: It happened in the blink of an eye

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::~~~searches for anything familiar about the PM~~~::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CEO: Odd. It took you some time to return.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: If anything, it felt like a transport

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::looks at the aCTO:: aCTO: There's something odd here. 

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks at the PM curiously and drops her hand::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She looks from the Prime Minister to Mikal::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: What's up?  ::looking around at the automated morgue.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::makes her way towards the delegation::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
Firghan: Where do the clones go? Do they return to their plane of existence?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  Don't you think the Prime Minister looks like a new woman?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
aCTO: Just a sense that something is off, I can't put my finger on it.

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> ::glances up at his visitors and then looks towards the door:: CEO/CMO: You really need to loosen your underwear.... tight as......  ::trails off as the phone booth flashes::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Do you think a master computer is running the show?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::glares at Firghan with another disgruntled silence, before turning to the flash::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She inclines her head in the positive:: CIV: Yes she does. Very much so actually. Keep speaking with her. I'm going to contact the Doctor and have him send some medical staff members here. Just a few. ::She takes a few steps away from Mikal::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
aCTO: I don't know what to think, just that something is off. Perhaps you should inform the Captain?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: Can you please get to the point? Why would you ever want to do this?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *CMO*: Luchena to Newind.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks at Ashley hoping she doesn't create an diplomatic incident::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
*CO*: Newind here.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
PM: Are you feeling better.  When last we met you were upset.  ::smiles winningly::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::arrives back to where the CO and CIV are::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: OK.  ::taps communicator:: *CO* The morgue seems to be entirely automated.  And our CSO feels something is off.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
*CMO*: Doctor, it seems that there is something interesting going on here. I believe that these people may practice cloning of some sort. When you have time, I would like for you to report to Lieutenant Tribble's location. It seems we have one living Prime Minister... and one deceased. Both are the same person... apparently.

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CMO: Technically, there is no "clone." Consider it an echo and where you will be one minute from now. If you understand the concept of what Warp 10 achieves, you can see we are on the threshold of it.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::overhears:: Self:  Cloning ... no ....

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She raises an eyebrow:: *aCTO*: What does she think is off, Lieutenant? We really don't have any jurisdiction to bury our noses in their affairs. Gather as much information as possible and report back here in three minutes. I want to find out more before we do anything else.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::tries to wrap his head around the idea, and hopes that Jose understands more than he does:: *CO* Ma'am, you're not kidding. We're having our own personal experience with it, but.. It's got a lovely story to it. Send the Science Chief over here, and then I'll head to Tribble. It appears this tech they have has something to do with it.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: What do you think is off?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: Warp 10 theory implies occupying every point in the universe simultaneously. We refer to it a trans-warp drive. We've experimented with little long-term success.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::Listens to the aCTO and the CO and grows silent before replying:: aCTO: I really can't say, just something is off, I can't put my finger on it.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*CO* Nothing specific, Ma'am.   We'll make complete scans of the area and the machinery here and return.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
*CMO*: Unfortunately Doctor, I don't want to continue to investigate this matter until I am certain that this isn't one of their routine rituals or ways of life. You have three minutes to get the morgue and gather some scans. Contact Ensign Marina and have her switch with you quickly. Report you findings to me the moment you have anything important

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CEO: Surely warp 10 capabilities intrigue you ::studies his collar:: Commander. We are almost there. We thought it was physiological. Now we are a step closer.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
*CMO*: Remember, I'm giving you a three-minute period. Luchena out. ::She cuts the comm and looks toward Jordan with a sigh::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  What is this about cloning?  ::getting fearful::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Firghan: I'll have to take a closer look at what you've got. Can I see the specifications?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Do we think we have everything scanned completely?

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CEO: Please do. And I promise.... hands off this time.  ::steps back::  We tried it with a vessel, but as you can imagine from what you experienced, it did not end well.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::sighs at Ashley's stubbornness. She didn't seem to catch what Brian had said, but none the less..:: CEO: Be careful.. I got to go. ::heads out of the building, and uses his tricorder to get to Tribble, while contacting the CSO:: *CSO*:Head to Commander Damien's location, and assist him, please.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::scurries off to confer with the other delegates::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
Jordan: I wish I knew more Jordan. I really don't have a clue as to what is going on with regards to how these people clone one another. However, it seems we have a dead Prime Minister and a live one.. all the same person... ::She whispers all of this::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::Nods at the aCTO:: aCTO: Yes, I think we have. 

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::accesses a small terminal and pulls up the specs on the supposed warp 10 drive:: Firghan: I can't say I'm optimistic.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::whispers:: CO:  Can't they see how dangerous this is?  Can't they see what will happen ... evil ...

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
*CMO* Yes sir, right away. 

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::arrives quickly:: aCTO: Lieutenant. ::quickly takes a scan of the deceased Prime Minister, before taking off to find the captain::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: OK.  I'll go back to the CO.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
aCTO: Ok. ::takes her leave and heads for where the Commander is located::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
Jordan: Mikal did raise a good point. This can be these people’s means of reproduction, but I do doubt it. Perhaps they wish to do this for another reason. We won't know until we ask. ::She decides to make her way toward Mikal and the Delegates::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::goes back to the CO::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::manages a rushed walk without making a bunch of people suspicious, and gets to the Captain:: CO: Ma'am.. ::looks with little surprise to the other Prime Minister.::

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CEO: Are all Terrans so bleak?  Warp 9.9 has exceeded expectations.... it was just a matter of time. Warp 10 is impossible, we understand that, but we can certainly get as close to it as possible.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She notices Doctor Newind arrive, not expecting to see him at that very moment:: CMO: Doctor. ::She stops a few feet away from the Delegation:: CMO: I take it you have time to give me a small report.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::switches looks between the CMO, CIV and CO ... unsure of what to do next::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::stares at the new PM, pulls out tricorder to see if there is anything differently about her.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks over at Jordan and shrugs::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::Finds the CEO and Firghan are and approaches them while listening to their conversation::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks frightened::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looking over the specifications:: Firghan: We don't do dangerous experiments on people without there prior knowledge if that’s what you mean.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::notices a few minor differences between the scans of the two PMs.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::steps over towards Jordan::  Thraxis:  Everything all right?

Host Cootles says:
<Firghan> CEO: Dangerous? It's not dangerous until the fiftieth or sixtieth time... you're perfectly unaffected.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: I'll try and manage a surreptitious scan of the Prime Minister, but it'll probably just confirm what I was trying to tell you earlier. ::hushed voice:: The cloning isn't their reproduction.. it's a side effect of their device.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She raises an eyebrow:: CMO: What device are you referring to?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CIV:  No more clones, Mikal ... ::bad memories begin flooding her mind::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::approaches the CEO but stops until noticed, still listening to what is being said::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CSO: Glad your here. We could use some help. ::fills in the CSO::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: They have a device that's supposed to be getting as close to Warp 10 as they can get...

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CMO: And how does this device get close enough to cause them to be cloned?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CEO: Interesting but dangerous. What are your thoughts?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::puts his arm around Jordan::  Thraxis:  It's all right.  You survived that.  You're here now.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: I don't know. Jose and I were looking at the device when you called me out of there.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The PM walks past Mikal and Jordan, smiling and waving. As she glances at them, one of her eyes is cleared unfocused and looks unnatural.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CSO: Right now I think it's pointless.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::frowns as he watches the PM go by::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: But from what I've gathered, it's not a real clone, but rather.. it's them. Exact duplicate, because of some fold in the plane of existence or whatnot.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CEO: Why do you say that? ::her eyes roaming the area::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks at the PM's face as she walks past.  Sees something is wrong ... ::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Seated near Jordan and Mikal, CNS Simmons breaks out in a muffled whimper and tears of joy.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She nods in half understanding:: CMO: So they are pulling their duplicates from other planes? That could cause several problems for them and for us...

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::feels a very cold shiver run down her spine ... ::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks over at the CNS.  Frown intensifies::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CSO: There's an unacceptable level of cellular degradation with each pass through the machine. Imagine if the transporter 'lost' genetic make up every time it was used. It would be useless after not too long.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::removes his arm from Jordan's shoulder::  CNS:  Richard?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: That's what I was thinking... ::quiet for a moment:: Firghan pushed Jose through, and we saw the process first-hand. The duplicate disappeared though.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CEO: Each clone loses some of itself then? With each consecutive creation?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: When I asked about previous experimentation, he said that they had done it multiple times with other people, but that the duplicates begin to degrade after the first few attempts.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CSO: It's the original that loses. The clone dissipates after a short time

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She raises both eyebrows:: CMO: He what!?! ::She does not look very happy:: CMO: Great... just fantastic. Why do they keep using the machine then?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: If I can get a hold of the data, I can tell you approximately what number each clone is.. but.. I don't know how cooperative this Firghan will be about it.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::nods as she listens to the CEO:: CEO: So eventually the original would die?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CMO: Perhaps I will speak with him. Get with Lieutenant Tribble. She should have the data on her.

Host Cootles says:
<Simmons> CIV/Jordan: It's all better now? Right? You can heal the pain!  Group hug! C'mere!  ::embraces them both as if he was a drowning man and they were life preservers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CSO: Yes.

Host Cootles says:
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